It’s a mistake to believe technology rests outside India. We compete very successfully.

You can't have a regime which continuously subsidizes things; as inflation rises, you keep prices of certain things unchanged.

Politicians and bureaucrats must learn to stay away from the day-by-day functioning of business.

I'm not too involved in day-to-day matters. I only supervise at the board level.

People should be encouraged by things like awards given for corporate governance practices.

It's a mistake to believe technology rests outside India. We compete very successfully.

Corporate governance should be done more through principles than rules.

There are too many politicians in the world and too few statesmen.

We find it much better not to try and take the Godrej brand across, but use very strong brands we have acquired in different geographies and push them.

I’m not too involved in day-to-day matters. I only supervise at the board level.

You can’t have a regime which continuously subsidizes things; as inflation rises, you keep prices of certain things unchanged.

We have a company, Geometric Software, which is into engineering services software. We have a company called Nature’s Basket, which is into gourmet retailing. Both are specialized companies.

Our acquisition strategy is very clear: 3×3. Three continents – Asia, Africa and South America, and in three categories where we have strong positions – personal wash, household care and hair care.

We need some contact with the things we sprang from. We need nature at least as a part of the context of our lives. Without cities we cannot be civilized. Without nature, without wilderness even, we are compelled to renounce an important part of our heritage.

I had, of course, sworn never to let the place cross my mind again; but human beings can't help being curious, I suppose, as long as the knowledge doesn't come at too high a price.